As we approach the 4th Anniversary of the groundbreaking PlayStation Plus service, Sony have made a major announcement regarding the future of the service. Starting from June 2014, the PlayStation Plus service will now offer 2 free games per month across the following platforms: PlayStation 4, PS Vita and of course PlayStation 3.
Heading to the PlayStation 4 in June will be Trine 2: The Complete Story and Pixeljunk Shooter Ultimate. The PlayStation 3 will be getting NBA 2K14 and Lone Survivor (Director’s Cut). Finally the PS Vita will be picking up Dragon’s Crown and Surge Deluxe.
There is more information on the June line-up at the PlayStation Blog here. Let us know what you think in the comments section below.
Today EA has announced that Plants vs Zombies: Garden Warfare is breaking out of the Microsoft gardens and entering into the Sony gardens as well. To be a bit clearer, Plants vs Zombies: Garden Warfare is now set to be released on the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 on August 19th and August 21st in North America and Europe respectively.
The PS4 version of the game will be compatible with Remote Play on the Vita and the Boss Mode will be playable using mobile devices with the PlayStation App. To go along with this announcement a new trailer for the game was released as well as pre-order bonuses that include customization items based off of the Sly Cooper and Ratchet & Clank franchises.
We probably knew that this was coming but today it has been confirmed. Speaking with IGN, Aksys Games has revealed that they are planning on bringing Guilty Gear Xrd: Sign to North America this Fall for the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4.
Guilty Gear Xrd: Sign features all new 3D visuals on the game’s signature 2D plane and not only have a large number of returning fighters been revealed for the game but a few new characters will be added to the roster as well. Those attending E3 in a week and a half will be able to check out the game first hand at Aksys’ booth as the game will be playable.
Today Remedy Entertainment announced that Quantum Break will be hitting the Xbox One sometime in 2015 and also that rather than showcase the game at E3 which is about a week and a half away at this point, they are instead going to hold off until Gamescom this August.
This announcement didn’t come empty handed however, as Remedy did release a teaser gameplay trailer that includes Creative Director Sam Lake talking about some of the game’s mechanics and discussing how Jack Choice, the protagonist of Quantum Break, is in a desperate fight to stop the fracture that will lead to the end of time. He goes on to mention how the game and the TV show that is also being produced will connect.
Back in April EA Sports revealed that a demo for their upcoming game, EA Sports UFC, would be released sometime before the game was released in North America and today they have followed up that announcement with a date for said demo. As you can see on the image to the right, the EA Sports UFC demo will be available for download on the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One starting on June 3rd.
Also as you may surmise by the image, in the demo players will be able to play as Jon Jones and Alexander Gustafsson. These two previously fought each other last year in UFC 165 for the Light Heavyweight Title and Jon Jones ended up coming out the victor in what many consider an extremely close match. As such players can let these two rivals battle each other virtually before EA Sports UFC is released on June 17th. At the moment players can still pre-order the game and receive an unlock code that will automatically unlock Bruce Lee as a fighter, though those who don’t pre-order can still unlock him by completing Career Mode on the Pro difficulty setting.
If you still are curious about how Nippon Ichi’s Hotaru no Nikki, also known as Firefly’s Diary as well as htoL#NiQ, then you will probably want to check out these latest videos that have been streamed over NicoNico. These videos, found below, come together at about forty minutes total and in it we see a few stages played through in the game.
Firefly’s Diary is currently set to be released in Japan for the PlayStation Vita on June 19th and as you can see in the videos, players will control fireflies who must guide a girl named Mion through dangerous ruins while solving problems and avoiding any monsters that may try and hurt the Mion.
Nintendo have revealed the details of their Smash Bros. Invitational which will feature 16 of the most skilled Smash Bros. players playing the all new Super Smash Bros. for Wii U with a limited roster of 16 fighters and certain conditions. You can view the video below for full details of how the tournament will be run, which fighters will be available to use and who the participants are.
The best part about this announcement came when Nintendo announced the control methods that players will be able to use where they then surprised everyone by unveiling a USB device that you can plug up to 4 Gamecube controllers into and then use those controls with your Wii U. It appears that a special Smash Bros. Gamecube controller will also be released when the game comes out that features the Smash logo on the front instead of the Nintendo Gamecube print logo. Hopefully this means the new dongle will allow for other games to be playable using the ergonomic controller often hailed as one of Nintendo’s finest design moments.
Let us know what you think about the Invitational tournament and about the latest Wii U peripheral in the comments below. Stay with us as we bring you all the Smash Bros. coverage from E3 as it comes out. We already have a heap of coverage detailing everything we have seen so far so make sure to check it out if you’re behind on your smash news or just want a recap of everything that has been unveiled so far.
Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare Rocket Launches onto PlayStation Consoles August 21
Hysterical Shooter Wages All-Out War in the Form of Peashooters, Goo Blasters and Explosive New Action Experiences
Sydney, Australia.—May 30, 2014—Warm up the ice blasters, call in the cherry strikes, and gear up for endless multiplayer mayhem. PopCap Games, a division of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA), today announced Plants vs. Zombies™ Garden Warfare will be available August 21 in Australia and August 22 in New Zealand for both PlayStation®4 and the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system. More than one million players have already enjoyed playing this best-in-class multiplayer shooter that combines the power of the Frostbite™ 3 engine with the fresh humor of the incredibly popular Plants vs. Zombiesfranchise. Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare has been adored by both fans and critics alike, with GameSpot calling it “enticing” and “refreshing,” and Game Revolution deeming it “hopelessly addicting.”
“Our players have already vanquished more than 400 million plants and zombies, and we can’t wait for PlayStation gamers to add to this total,” said Brian Lindley, Producer on Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare. “They’ll see how accessible, yet deep, the gameplay is, and will get endless hours of fun out of the game.”
Players can pre-order* Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare starting today and get two digital card packs and PlayStation exclusive customization for both their plants and zombies characters including Hat Packs from Ratchet & Clank, Sly Cooper and Fat Princess** games. PlayStation players will also be able to jump straight into the action, never missing a beat with PlayStation®Vita Remote Play during all their favorite multiplayer moments taking on their friends and continuing to sow the seeds of victory.
Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare lets players choose a side and wage an all-out war on their plant or zombie enemies in a variety of gameplay modes and with a jaw-dropping arsenal of outrageous weapons. The game features adored favorites in the series, such as the Peashooter and Sunflower, along with a new cast of characters including Ice Cactus, Hot Rod Chomper and all the Zombies players can get their hands on.
Players can jump into three distinct competitive multiplayer modes including two 12 vs. 12 modes called “Garden & Graveyards” and “Team Vanquish,” or a four-player co-operative mode called “Garden Ops.” Split-screen gameplay and Boss Mode will also be available on PlayStation 4.
An amazingly deep set of customization options gives players an opportunity to personalize plants and zombies with fun costumes, items, hats and more, some of which give all-new abilities to each of the characters.
Additionally, Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare will be at Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) 2014 in the Sony booth. For more info on live streaming of the game at the show and live interviews follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/plantsversuszombies.
View the Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare PlayStation Reveal Dev Diary video below.
PREPARE FOR GRAVITY-DEFYING FUN IN MARIO KART 8, LAUNCHING TOMORROW EXCLUSIVELY ON Wii U
Mario Kart TV web service enables racers to check out karting action on the go!
30th May 2014 – Tomorrow, 31st May, the highly-acclaimed Mario Kart 8releases exclusively on Wii U, bringing family and friends together once more for some high-octane kart racing, whether taking place in the confines of a living room or online with other racers from across the globe. With crisp HD graphics, a live orchestrated soundtrack, and a new antigravity course mechanic that allows competitors to race up walls and along ceilings, Mario Kart newcomers and veterans alike are set for a challenge!
In Mario Kart 8, get ready to rev your engine and take on racers from across the globe, with up to 12 players able to race or battle online, as long as everyone has the game and a broadband Internet connection. Players also can create public or private tournaments for which they specify the day of the week, the time and the rules. Per tradition, players will be able to race against ghost data from friends or even the top 10 worldwide racers. With the new Mario Kart TV feature, players can even watch their Highlight Reels, rewind them, play them in slow motion or share it with other players. Players with Google accounts can also upload their reels directly to their YouTube channels to show off their slick racing moves.
In preparation for the game’s much-anticipated release tomorrow, a new Mario Kart TV web service optimised for smart devices – mariokart.tv – has launched, offering fans the chance to check out Mario Kart TV Highlight Reels and global Time Trial data on the go. While the service can be accessed by anyone, those with a registered Nintendo Network ID (NNID) will be able to log in and use mariokart.tv to watch Highlight Reels created by friends as well as videos of tournaments they’re participating in. Users with a registered NNID can also access their personal Time Trial data to see how they fare on each course in comparison to their friends, as well as looking at the best course times from across the globe to aim towards being the fastest racer in the Mushroom Kingdom! For more details on this new service, please visit the following link via a PC or mobile device browser: https://mariokart.tv/
As a reminder, the Mario Kart 8 Premium Pack Wii U hardware bundle (SRP AU$429.95) will accompany the launch of the game on 31st May, complete with a black Wii U Premium console with 32GB* of storage packaged alongside a black Wii U GamePad controller, Sensor Bar, and the all-important Mario Kart 8 game disc.
On top of that, anyone who registers the PIN code for Mario Kart 8 in Club Nintendo between 31st May 2014 (00:01 AEST) and 31st July 2014 (23:59 AEST), can claim a free download code for one of a selection of great Wii U games in the Mario Kart 8 Bonus Game Promotion!
Just In Time For World Cup 2014 ‘Final Kick’ On Mobile Offers The Ultimate Penalty Shootout Experience
Download Soccer Companion On iOS® & Android™ For FREE
Spain, May 29th 2014: Available on the iOS®, Google Play™ and Amazon™ digital app stores beginning today, ‘Final Kick’ has been released as a FREE download just in time for World Cup 2014 kicking off in Brazil on June 12th, 2014. Developed in a joint collaboration between indie developers ‘Ivanovich Games’ and ‘Dark Curry’, ‘Final Kick’ is a compelling penalty shootout, in which players decide the final outcome of competing teams. In the game, players get to experience the incredibly tense moments of penalty shootouts, competing against the very best of opponents. Perform spectacular saves and score unforgettable goals in a highly realistic environment packed full of features.
‘Final Kick’ offers stunning graphics, realistic physics, and highly intuitive easy-to-use controls. After each score, save, or miss, watch the shootout from a variety of slow-motion replays and camera angles. Featuring single-player as well as multi-player gameplay modes, play against a friend or compete against a random opponent to discover who is worthy of the trophy in a matter of minutes. As an added bonus, 20 local offline tournaments with more than 100 of the best teams to beat are included! Player customization is included as well; create your very own dream-team by tailoring details of each player, and improve player skills for better performance! There is even real-life weekly tournaments with prizes to win, adding to an already action-packed soccer experience.
‘Final Kick’ is available as a FREE download from here:
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